The morning news. [volume] (Savannah, Ga.) 1887-1900, 1887-12-03
FL0RIDA'S METROPOLIS.
A CITIZENS TICKET BECOMING
MORE PROBABLE.

Prominent Men in Each of the Parties
Favorable to the Idea-Organizatiol
of the Orange and Vegetable Unioi
of the State-Passenger Agents Il
Meet.
JACKSONVILLE, FLA, Dec. 2-The Re
publican committee held long secret ses
sion this morning, discussing the coming
election. Nothing was done, however, anC
the subcommittee was continued witt
power to act. Several of the prominen
Republicans were seen this morning, anC
they all said the best interests o
the city was all they wanted. They
were perfectly willing to pool issues and JOIN
the others in putting forward the best mel
for city offices, irrespective OF party. A
very large portion of the Democratic party
favors this plan, and is decidedly opposed
TO any fierce party strife. With such {
feeling, it would not be surprising to see {
citizens ticket in the field. In that event
if good, responsible, public-spiriteG
men are nominated the best Gle
mentS here viii rally to their support.
A meeting was held at Mayor BurbridgeS
Office this afternoon with closed doors to con
suit about the election. Nothing can be as
certained beyond the fact that a committee
10 represent those present was appointed &c
meet other committees at the Board OF
Trade rooms tomorrow. Whether they
will dig up the tomahawk or all smoke the
pipe OF peace is an open question.
THE ORANGE AUCTION COMPANY.
The meeting of the Orange Auction and
Forwarding Company was more largely at
Ial aud
were represented. After fully discussing
plans and airing opinions committee OF
five, consisting of ex-senator Mann, j. &.
McKibben, g. W. Otterson, John Bishop
and c. B. Magruder, was appointed to
formulate plans for permanent organization.
After some elaboration the following was
reported and unanimously adopted:
We the undersigned fruit and vegetable
growers of the State of Florida, have this day
formed ourselves into an organization TO be
known as the Orange and Vegetable Union OF
the State of Florida. Its declared purpose IS TO
create home market for Florida fruits, and to
this end the organization is hereby pledged, as
well as each member pledges himself or herself
10 aid in every possible way, the accomplish
ment of the end sought-a home market.
Each member further pledges that he or she
will be governed by the bylaws and rules that
may be adopted by this organization from time
TO time. The officers of this organization shall
consist of President, Vice Presidents, Secretary,
anu SUCH OLueT OluCCES may TIC
created for the management of the affairs of
this organization. The duties and powers of
each TO be defined in The bylaws.
A long string of bylaws and the constitu-
ton, as long as the moral law, was then
slowly read and adopted section by section
Probably one or more of the officers will be
salaried and have their offices here in Jack
sonville The movers in this enterprise say
they intend TO push it and secure the CO.
operation of every grower in the State. The
fruit received for auction to-day numbered
up to noon about {, 500 boxes. All was in
fine condition and beautiful fruit.
The auction this afternoon was very salts
factory to the growers. considering it is the
beginning of new scheme. Brights
brought an average of 50 so, golden russets
81 so and russets 81 so. Dealers or brokers
were present from New York, Boston,
Philadelphia and Western markets All
expressed satisfaction and preference over
the consignment plan. Another auction
will be held tomorrow, and hereafter regu-
larly Tuesdays and Fridays.
Tonight the permanent organization of
the association was completed as follows:
Senator A S. Mann President. c.
B. Magruder, of Rock Ledge, first
Vice President the Presidents of the coun-
try unions all being Vice Presidents also:
S. G. Soaring, of Jacksonville, Secretary
and J. c. McKibben, of Pomona, Treasurer.
The executive committee consists of w II.
Holden, of Orange county, G.. S. Hardee,
of Brevard, f. E. Harriss, of Marion, j. T.
Wilson, of Polk, G.. w. Otterson, of Put
nam, and President Mann, ex-officis.
The prospects are exceedingly good for its
continuance, and the idea of a home market
for their fruit greatly pleased the growers
who have lost many thousands Of dollars
by consignments.
GENERAL PASSENGER AGENTS.
The general passenger agents of the rail-
roads of the State viii meet here to-mor-
row. 1t is very probable, so it is limited.
that this meeting is called to take some CON
certed action regarding the late action of
the Railroad Commissioners.
The Circuit Court issued two warrants
this morning for DR.. Kenworthy and
George Ledwith, recently indicted for the
market nuisance. Up to noon they had not
been arrested. 1t is said the sheriff has
orders to release them on 500 bail each
The grand jury's indictment is looked upon
as a big farce by the people generally, and
the cases will doubtless be mol pressed in
court at once.
George Z. Schnabel, an insurance agent,
was arrested this morning on warrant is
sued out of the Criminal Court. 1t is said
there is trouble with regard to some of his
dealings with his insurance companies. Is
suing wildcat" policies, it is said, caused
the trouble.
Judge Thomas A. Settle, of the United
States District Court, will arrive here to-
morrow from Greensboro, n. c., and Judge
D. A. Pardee, of the United States Circuit
Court, will come on Monday from New Or
leans, and Court will be formally opened
Monday at IL o'clock, and the grand and
petit jurors and witnesses will be called.